Jobless Rate: Aboriginal Peoples

Aboriginal Peoples: The council's J.P. Gladu says Canada's resource industry is experiencing a skilled labour shortage in many regions and increased participation from First Nations communities could be a win-win, according to Times Colonist. Coupled with the high jobless rate is the fact that Aboriginal Peoples represent one of the fatest growing demographics in Canada and TORONTO - The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business says the natural resource sector could prove an important asset in addressing a high jobless rate among Canada's aboriginal population. National Aboriginal Day celebrations are planned to take place across the country Friday even as communities remain confronted by serious hurdles. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.